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Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry
'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
Number of children living in motels reaches record high
At the end of 2020, there were 3888 kids living in motels. By March 31, there were 4368.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
Top four teams slug it out in Northland rugby semis
Western Sharks host Kamo and OBM travel to Mid Northern for knockout rugby.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Wedding helicopter crash: New bride speaks - 'please tell me it's a nightmare'
The bride at the centre of the Canterbury wedding helicopter crash speaks about ordeal.
Temperatures set to rise across the country
The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.
Two hurt - one seriously - in light plane crash
Plane said to have "tipped over" on landing.
Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion
Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'
Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.
PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way
The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.
Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
Mayor Mai: 'Disappointing' time taken on SH1 roundabout
Roundabout project meant to finish late 2020 now stretching to late 2022.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Nanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'
Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.
Open at last: SH1 works restore Far North's link to rest of NZ
It's taken nearly a year, but SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge opens to motorists today.
A Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its roots
Kokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.
Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?
Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.
Wedding helicopter crash: Long recovery ahead for badly injured photographer
Wedding photographer badly injured in a horror helicopter crash moved to Auckland.
Lives 'may be lost' as Far North road funding fails to keep up with costs, Court says
Waka Kotahi says the $88m allocated is well up on the $73m from the previous three years.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Shane Reti: Our bulging hospitals and primary care
A&E is the gateway to hospitals but there are long waiting times all over the country.
How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet
Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'